1993 Chrysler NEW YORKER problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
58 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
93,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Automatic Transmission is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 58 complaints (13.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 20 | 34.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 13.8% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 10.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 6.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 3 |
Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 8; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 7; Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump: 6; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System: 5; Service Brakes: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Fuel Rail: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 45 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
1995: 18; 1996: 6; 2000: 5; 2001: 8; 2002: 3; 2003: 3; 2004: 5; 2005: 1; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 4; 2015: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Automatic Transmission leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10030282 · 2003-07-28 (July 28, 2003)
I HAVE A 1993 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER, WHICH HAS A RECALL ON THE ABS SYSTEM, I HAD THE SYSTEM REPLACED BY HAHN MOTOR COMPANY, YAKIMA, WA. LAST WEEK, JULY 21, 2003, THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED COMING ON AGAIN - I CALLED AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH HAHN MOTOR COMPANY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE FIXED. THE LIGHTS HAVE BEEN ON THE ENTIRE WEEK AND THIS MORNING WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN - THEY HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE ALL DAY AND ARE NOW TELLING ME THE SYSTEM HAS NOW DECIDED TO WORK CORRECTLY AND THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10030282 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10067189 · 2004-05-11 (May 11, 2004)
ABS BRAKES ARE INOPERATIVE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE PEDAL IS HARD AND IT VIBRATES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK MECHANIC CONTACTED CONSUMER THAT BRAKE PUMP WAS UNDER RECALL. CONSUMER WENT TO DEALERSHIP BUT REFUSED TO REPAIR VEHICLE. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10067189 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 552859 · 2000-07-03 (July 3, 2000)
TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER FAILED. YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 552859 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 553150 · 2000-07-21 (July 21, 2000)
THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO JERK WHEN CHANGING THE GEARS FROM PARK TO DRIVE. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 553150 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 501122 · 1996-02-02 (February 2, 1996)
REPLACED/REPAIRED POWER STEERING BELT TENSIONER. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 501122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972717 · 1995-09-29 (September 29, 1995)
PE95-012 ACTIVE, TENSIONER BELT BROKE WHILE DRIVING LOSS OF STEERING. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10006719 · 2003-02-06 (February 6, 2003)
THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP CRACKED, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE, THE #5 INJECTOR, AND THE FUEL RAIL WERE REPLACED. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 139,784 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006719 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 739260 · 2001-01-12 (January 12, 2001)
(SEE YOUR NUMBER 98V184OOO) IN MAY OF 2000 I DETECTED A LEAK FROME MY ENGINE. AT THAT TIME MY MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK FROM THE INJECTOR O RINGS AND ONE INJECTOR. HE REPLACED THE O RINGS AND THE INJECTOR. NOW THIS WEEK I DETECTED ANOTHER FUEL LEAK FROM MY ENGINE. THIS TIME, ON 01/12/2001, MY MECHANIC FOUND ANOTHER LEAKING INJECTOR, AND REPLACED THIS AND ALL THE OTHER ORIGINAL INJECTORS. SINCE THIS IS THE SAME DEFECT AS 98V18400 FOR THE CHRYSLER 3.5L EIGINE , I BELIEVE MY CAR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. R RING AND REPLACED ALL TH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 739260 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 735212 · 2000-10-26 (October 26, 2000)
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT UP FROM SECOND, STALLS IN REVERSE
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 735212 at NHTSA ↗